Nights and Days (Noce i Dnie)

Dedicated to Jerzy Kawalerowicz.

Christ! A photograph of Bogumił hanged on the wall.

I packed children's photos at the last minute but I forgot about him.

Even now, I forgot about him.

Oh, merciful God!

If only the course of history could stop in its tracks

and save Bogumił's photograph.

Madam Barbara!

Madam! The town hall's on fire! Everything's on fire!

Let's run! I've paid for a hackney! Pack, immediately!

Quick! Quick! Let's run!

Madam Barbara!

Quick! Quick! Or we won't make it!

Madam!

Let's run! We're going to burn!

NIGHTS AND DAYS

Today's a day of blood and glory

Let it be a resurrection day

Gazing at Poland's star

The white eagle launched into the sky

Heartened by hope

He's calling us from up above

Uprise, Poland, break your chains

Today's the day of victory or death

Poles, take up your bayonets

Let freedom and let Poland live

Let this rallying cry

Ring out to our foes

Ring out to our foes

Let drums snare and cannons blast

Go on children, array in line

Freedom and glory lead the regiments

Triumph shines on sword bayonets

Fly, our eagle, way up high

Serve the glory, Poland, and the world

He who survives shall be free

He who has died already is

Poles, take up your bayonets

Let freedom and let Poland live

Let this rallying cry

Ring out to our foes

Ring out to our foes

Józef, sir!

- After the galop, the quadrille. - Mazur first, madam!

You promised me, sir!

Daniel, after your wedding

we'll wed Terenia to her dear Kociełło!

- And then... - And then we'll wed Basia.

- Yes. - I've been eyeing a bachelor for her!

- Who likes what, Teresa? - Water lilies!

Bogumił, is it your own good and free will

to take Barbara to be your wife?

It is.

Barbara, is it your own good and free will

to take Bogumił to be your husband?

It is.

I don't love him, Terenia!

It's impossible to love a man, who...

Dear Teresa!

Terenia, is it possible?

Is it possible to love only one man your whole life?

I don't know,

I never truly loved.

What about Lucjan?

Lie down. Have some rest.

Have some rest.

Apparently, in Kaliniec they say I'm engaged.

Belie these rumours, please!

When push comes to shove, I'll say: no!

I'll say: no. And it'll be done with!

Lucjan! Wake up, for God's sake!

Look what my sister is doing!

She gave up tailoring and started tutoring in arithmetic!

- Well, what do you say? - Good! She's back to her old ways.

You go back to your bachelor ways too often as well.

I'm warning you that... It might not end well!

- Don't you threaten me! - People start shunning us.

Stop threatening me!

And please, leave me alone!

Barbara won't come to Kaliniec for the summer.

She'll spend it in Borek.

At Ładas' estate.

Miss Barbara, everything's provided for at Jan Łada's!

At Łada's hustle, bustle, drinks, and dance are a must!

Ensemble!

Jan Łada provides for everything!

At Łada's hustle, bustle, dance...

Who's... Who's this young lady over there, in this colourful dress?

Come, I'll introduce you to her.

No, no. Perhaps later.

There's no "later" at Jan Łada's. I'll introduce you!

But why make a fuss?

Right this instance!

- Miss Barbara! - Excuse me.

May I introduce you to our hero.

Mister Bogumił Niechcic.

I, Barbara...

take you, Bogumił...

to be my lawfully wedded husband.

I vow love...

faith...

and fidelity.

And that...

I won't leave you...

until death do us part.

- Long live Mr. Toliboski! - Bravo, sir!

Just imagine, Basia, this Toliboski

got married to a plain-looking but rich girl.

One Narecka. They wed in Warsaw.

The newlyweds are going to live

in Borowno, the bride's dowry, a few miles from Kaliniec.

Hush, hush!

Do they have to saw away like that all the time?

My head's splitting from these screeches!

Don't make a fuss, Jan. They need to warm up and tune up.

Couldn't they do it at home?

Why is everyone looking at me like that?

Ah, they're gazing at Niechcic.

Anyone can see his shortcomings.

Insufficient education...

and his boorishness.

No, Mr. Niechcic looks quite well in his new outfit.

I'm surprised that such a young, handsome man

didn't pursue a richer and prettier girl.

If I back away now...

nobody will ever want to marry me.

Shoo! Shoo! Go away, you ugly thing!

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Don't mind us. I just wanted to show my fiancée around.

What's there to look at? You'll live long enough in this manure!

Upstairs, children, off you go!

What are you gawking at? Off you go!

Whose children are those?

Oh, them! Former estate manager's.

One Winczewski. And that was his wife.

They're leaving Krępa and we'll inherit their place.

The entire house, madam.

I'll show you the rooms, if you please.

Large, nice, bright.

No, no! Not necessarily today. Another time, when the occasion arises.

- Some other time, sir. - It looks awful now.

But we'll refurbish it all.

I don't have to see it today.

I know it doesn't make the best first impression.

- Once we renovate it... - Honestly, I really like it here...

I like this... Krępa.

You'll get the hang of everything. Give yourself some time. Cheep, cheep!

Cheep, cheep, chickens! I'll teach you.

Chickens need different care than ducks.

Cheep, cheep! Or guinea-hen.

One other thing is...

checking for eggs.

- Like this! - I know, dear Ludwika.

I know that already.

- How's the work going? - It's rough, sir!

- Potatoes are rotting! - We can't work like that!

I'm clueless, Walenty.

The barometer is rising, but look!

Everything will rot away if it the rain doesn't stop.

Careful or you'll bump your head!

You ought to keep lots of poultry.

And pigs! Pigs give the best returns.

What happened?

We won't get Winczewskis' house any time soon.

They have to stay another few months in Krępa.

I'm sorry I misled you. I've promised you riches, but...

But I really like it here! Bogumił!

Bogumił!

- What happened? - Why are they always howling?

- What's wrong? - I think I'll die in labour.

Take me to Kaliniec, even tomorrow!

I want to see mom and Teresa before it happens.

Calm down!

They're howling like all country dogs.

Oh, Christ!

No, Barbara. You and your husband won't leave us alone.

No, I really feel quite sick. I'd rather go back to Krępa. Bogumił!

To go back on such a day, Barbara!

We've organised everything!

Barbara, I can't sit idly at home.

I don't neglect my piano and I keep a purebred puppy.

We have no children, but I cultivate our abode.

Bravo, the both of you mesdames!

Hereby, all our teams are ready to start. Bravo!

And that's my whole life, Basia.

Michasia keeps making some shady deals.

Lodgings, lotteries, buying and selling houses. And what's that for?

Daniel, you forget yourself. Why would Basia care for our affairs?

What's that for if she's never there for me?

Bravo, the winning team! Bravo, the winners!

It'd be in bad taste not to mention on this festive day

two extraordinary women

who contributed to the organization of today's festivities.

I'm talking about two devoted wives!

Could I not shine like they do?

After all, Stefcia and Michalina didn't even finish school.

They've acquired good manners by socializing with the right crowd.

Until recently, Michasia thought Darwin was a city.

You shouldn't stay in the country.

- You can't be land stewards forever. - That's right.